The Swine-Gods and Other Visions
'The Swine-Gods and Other Visions' Summary
The Swine-Gods and Other Visions is a collection of poems by Regina Miriam Bloch, published in 1900. The poems are a mix of lyrical and narrative, and they explore a variety of themes, including love, loss, faith, and identity.
The title poem, "The Swine-Gods," is a powerful and disturbing vision of a world where the gods have been replaced by pigs. The poem is a critique of materialism and greed, and it warns of the dangers of worshiping false idols.
Other poems in the collection explore the themes of love, loss, and faith. "The Song of the Lost" is a lament for a lost love, while "The Ballad of the Wandering Jew" is a story of a man who is cursed to wander the earth for eternity. "The Hymn of Faith" is a celebration of the power of faith to overcome adversity.
The Swine-Gods and Other Visions is a complex and challenging work of poetry. The poems are beautifully written and thought-provoking, and they offer a unique perspective on the human condition.
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Regina Miriam Bloch
Germany
Regina Miriam Bloch (November 1888 – 1 March 1938) was a Jewish writer and poet. She was born in Sondershausen, in the Principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (present-day Thuringia), and educated i...
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